Off-Road Trails in Kentucky

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Learn more about Daughtry to Sheltowee Trace
Daughtry to Sheltowee Trace

Daughtry to Sheltowee Trace

Daughtry ln starts out as a nice gravel road for about 2 miles. There's a couple creek crossings which one can get deep and fast moving. Once you've crossed the creek you'll go through a…
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Total Miles
7.1
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Davenport Bay FSR 127B
Davenport Bay FSR 127B

Davenport Bay FSR 127B

The Davenport Bay FSR 127B is a degrading old back top road that leads to the water's edge in Land Between The Lakes National Recreation Area. The road at one point must have been a…
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Total Miles
0.8
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Summer
Learn more about Decoy-Magoffin Loop
Decoy-Magoffin Loop

Decoy-Magoffin Loop

As with many trails in the under-development system that will become Eastern Kentucky's expansive off-road trail offerings, this route is a DIY adventure created by locals that know these mountains like the backs of their…
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Total Miles
28.8
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Dog Branch to Rooks Road
Dog Branch to Rooks Road

Dog Branch to Rooks Road

This road starts as a gravel road and leads to Rooks Road, which is slightly tighter. Part of the Scenic Kentucky Adventure Trail Main Section 2, this road has a beautiful waterfall to see, a…
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Total Miles
8.3
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Dog Slaughter (FSR 195)
Dog Slaughter (FSR 195)

Dog Slaughter (FSR 195)

One of the best waterfall hikes in Kentucky lies along this well-maintained gravel forest road. Dog Slaughter Tail connects to Cumberland Falls Trail, with a great view coming along the bottom of the falls towards…
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Total Miles
4.1
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Dolan Mountain
Dolan Mountain

Dolan Mountain

Dolan Mountain Road ascends from Rock Creek towards the south. Outside of a few large pot holes, it's a well-maintained gravel road wide enough for two vehicles to pass. When the trees are without leaves…
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Total Miles
4.2
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall
Learn more about Eagle Point - FS 168
Eagle Point - FS 168

Eagle Point - FS 168

Eagle Point FS 168 is a gravel forestry road through the southwest corner of the Kentucky section, Kentucky Lake side, of the Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area. This road features small rolling hills…
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Total Miles
1.7
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Earnestville Road to KAT Hard 2
Earnestville Road to KAT Hard 2

Earnestville Road to KAT Hard 2

This is the start of the Hard 2 Section of the Kentucky Adventure Trail. This section is pitted with many mud puddles and is roughly maintained. It leads to a split to continue the Kentucky…
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Total Miles
2.0
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about F to E Road
F to E Road

F to E Road

The Turkey Bay F to E Road, is a generally maintained primary gravel/dirt road connecting point to point from the F intersection to E intersection inside the Turkey Bay OHV Area, within the Land Between…
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Total Miles
0.9
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Fitchburg Stone Furnace
Fitchburg Stone Furnace

Fitchburg Stone Furnace

The Fitchburg Furnace is a historic iron furnace located in the Daniel Boone National Forest in Estill County, KY. The furnace is the world's largest charcoal iron furnace and the last to be built in…
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Total Miles
3.5
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Fixer Rd DBBB
Fixer Rd DBBB

Fixer Rd DBBB

Fixer Road is another section of the Daniel Boone Backwood Byway. This trail has a creek crossing, a creek bed section and some mud. It is very scenic and ties in with a few other…
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Total Miles
2.1
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Flat Fork
Flat Fork

Flat Fork

This is the alternate entrance to Hillbilly Trails of Pike County. It's a gravel road that leads to Trail 23 of Hillbilly Trails. Once you get to the top there are a lot of trails…
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Total Miles
1.5
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about FSR 319 Land Between the Lakes
FSR 319 Land Between the Lakes

FSR 319 Land Between the Lakes

FSR 319 is a short and challenging trail that takes you to Higgins Bay. This is a nice side road to take if running the Geezers Trail Part 1 (FSR 141) or if looking for…
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Total Miles
0.5
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Fulton Furnace Road - FS 315
Fulton Furnace Road - FS 315

Fulton Furnace Road - FS 315

The Fulton Furnace Road FS 315 is a natural-improved forestry road through the center-east Kentucky section, Lake Barkley side, of the Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area. The FS 315 is a fun little…
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Total Miles
1.2
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Geezers Trail Part 1
Geezers Trail Part 1

Geezers Trail Part 1

This winds though Forrest Service Roads in the Land Between the Lakes in Western Kentucky. Paved leading to trail head and then gravel and dirt. Not challenging but a great ride, especially after a heavy…
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Total Miles
16.7
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Summer
Learn more about Ginger Ridge
Ginger Ridge

Ginger Ridge

Take this beautiful ride through Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area. The main road is paved, but you'll take a dirt road down to the camping area. This is a really fun and easy…
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Total Miles
34.0
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Happy Top
Happy Top

Happy Top

This is a great little back road. One section is dirt with a rutted rocky incline, then its all gravel. There is a cell tower at the top of the hill providing service. Lots of…
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Total Miles
8.4
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Winter, Fall, Summer, Spring
Learn more about Hematite Tower Road - FS 310
Hematite Tower Road - FS 310

Hematite Tower Road - FS 310

Hematite Tower Road FS 310 is a natural-improved forestry route through the center inland Kentucky section of the Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area. This trail parallels the east of Woodland Trace, coming near…
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Total Miles
3.3
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Summer, Winter
Learn more about Henry Mtn Rd
Henry Mtn Rd

Henry Mtn Rd

This is a beautiful gravel road that leads to a walking trail for the old cottage furnace. It is easy gravel road with beautiful trees and wildlife. There are a few other side roads that…
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Total Miles
4.4
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Houchin Ferry - Mammoth Cave NP
Houchin Ferry - Mammoth Cave NP

Houchin Ferry - Mammoth Cave NP

Houchin Ferry Road is a 5-mile out-and-back trail that is located within Mammoth Cave National Park. The trail begins off Ollie Road and ends along the Green River. There is no longer a possible way…
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Total Miles
5.3
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Winter, Fall
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